EP2742805A1 - Method and device for separating a sausage strand produced by a filling machine - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method and a device for separating a sausage strand produced by a filling machine.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a method and a device for gently separating a sausage strand produced by a filling machine, which can adapt the dividing process to different sausage products in a flexible manner without retooling.
- the present invention it is now possible to control the movement of the compartment elements each along a freely adjustable path. This means that not now, as in the prior art, the compartment elements are moved on a fixed preset path, but the trajectory of the compartment elements can be adjusted depending on certain parameters on certain sausage products.
- Freely adjustable track here means that a movement mechanism or a corresponding drive of the movement mechanism can be controlled by a controller so that a desired trajectory is achieved without a mechanical retooling is necessary.
- the entire path can be adjusted depending on the product and intestine. For example, sensitive intestines can be treated differently than insensitive ones. There are fewer intestinal bursts overall. The travel in a direction transverse to the transport direction for small calibers is different than for large calibers. Overall, a high Portionieronna, since caliber and length-dependent can be driven optimized.
- path coordinates (X, Y coordinates of the two-dimensional path) as well as the speed of the respective partition elements are set on different track sections in dependence on at least one of the following parameters:
- Length of the sausage portion Length of the sausage portion, caliber of the sausage portion, transport speed of the transported sausage strand in the direction of transport and type of sausage shell.
- a movement of the respective compartment element in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction is controlled independently of a movement in one direction in the transport direction and in particular that the speed of the respective compartment elements in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction T is controlled independently of the speed of the compartment elements in the transport direction.
- compartment elements can be selectively brought into certain positions.
- speed in the transport direction or vertically in the transport direction is also understood to mean speed components when the movement is superimposed in the transport direction or perpendicular to the transport direction.
- a predetermined distance s are moved on a path section which is parallel to the center axis M of the sausage strand and the predetermined distance, in particular in one area from 0 to 100 mm.
- the present invention now allows the compartment elements to travel parallel to the sausage strand with the sausage strand, wherein the length of this route is freely adjustable.
- a corresponding ride brings the advantage that especially sensitive sausage casings, such as natural casings, can be performed longer.
- the compartment elements are driven out so far from the sausage strand after displacing that they can only take over management tasks. These management tasks may also be designed such that e.g. for long portions, the displacers before dividing only to the sausage caliber or slightly larger, i. the outside of the filled sausage strand, be closed and thus the sausage portion is only carried centric when driving.
- the compartment elements can thus assume further functions, in particular a guiding function.
- compartment elements can be moved into the sausage skein at different calibers to different degrees, only one size of displacement elements is necessary for all calibers. This means that no retooling is necessary with different calibers.
- the immersion path of the compartment elements can be adjusted from the sausage guide to the overlapping immersion of the compartment elements, ie, until the portions have been severed. This means that both for constricting, ie when the sausage portions are still connected to each other, as well as for complete cutting the same compartment elements for different calibers can be used.
- the speed of the respective compartment element in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the sausage strand when the respective compartment element moves from the outer contour of the sausage strand in the sausage strand, from the speed against this direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the sausage strand, if the respective compartment element moved out of the sausage strand, different. It is thus possible, for example, for the compartment elements to move very slowly in the transport direction during necking, while they can very quickly move out of the sausage strand.
- the length of the ride-through step can be set freely here.
- the steps a), b) or b) and c) can also be superposed, ie, while the compartment element moves in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction, it is simultaneously moved in the transport direction and while it is being decoupled, also still moves in the transport direction. It is also possible that steps c) and d) are superimposed if the sausage or sausage dumpling is not touched.
- Such a method, in the length and speed of step b) are freely adjustable, allows a particularly gentle separation.
- the device according to the invention has two compartment elements, which lie on opposite sides of the conveyed in the transport direction sausage strand.
- the path on which the compartment elements are moved is freely adjustable.
- the device comprises two independently controllable drives per compartment element, ie per page.
- a moving mechanism provided, which is connected to the two drives and the respective Aberlement, wherein the movement mechanism is designed such that the respective Abteilemia are movable along the freely adjustable path.
- the respective movement mechanism comprises two drive members, which are each connected to one of the two drives and two coupling members which are hingedly connected to the drive members, wherein the coupling members are hinged together and the corresponding compartment member is arranged on at least one coupling member ,
- Such a mechanism allows, via the direction of movement of the drives and the angle of rotation of the drives, any movement, e.g. in the transport direction, perpendicular to the transport direction and also superimposed movements.
- the movement mechanism comprises a parallelogram guide, such that the respective compartment element maintains a constant alignment with the sausage strand when moving on the web.
- the partition element attached to the coupling element should maintain a constant alignment with the sausage strand when moving along a path of the coupling element.
- the drives (i.e., the drive shafts, which are directed perpendicular to a plane containing the track, move back and forth as the partition elements move on their track). That is, the drives perform a "swinging" back and forth motion and are driven at any time, depending on the trajectory.
- the drives do not perform a continuous rotational movement in one direction but perform reciprocating movements in an angular range ⁇ 360 °, preferably in a range ⁇ 200 °.
- the device comprises a controller which converts the path coordinates (X, Y) into angular positions of the drives. This is possible with a corresponding program, with known dimensions of the movement mechanism.
- the opposite compartment elements each have two drives, wherein at least one drive of a compartment element is coupled to a respective drive of the other compartment element. This has the advantage that then not four but only two servomotors are necessary because the opposite with respect to the sausage strand compartment elements have the same sequence of movements.
- the corresponding other drive one each compartment element can in turn be coupled to the second drive of the opposite compartment element.
- a filling machine comprises the device according to the invention and has an input device, in the length and caliber of the sausage portion can be entered and additionally advantageously also the sausage casing variety, such as natural or artificial gut or, for example. insensitive or sensitive intestine.
- the movement of the compartment elements can then be controlled accordingly by the controller.
- the corresponding paths or section speeds were stored in advance in the control, wherein individual parameters can still be changed.
- compartment elements are independently drivable.
- This embodiment is particularly suitable if the compartment elements are moved toward each other so far that a so-called sausage braid remains and the displacement elements are designed such that the sausage braid is held in the recess and does not slip out. Then, in the ride-a step displacer run faster than the other, namely the leading in the transport direction T displacement.
- this device can also be used for use together with a clip machine that places a clip in the Wurstzopf between the displacement elements.
- Fig. 1 shows roughly schematically a filling machine 101 for producing sausage portions.
- the contents are fed via a funnel in a known manner and transported via an unillustrated conveyor into the filling tube 8.
- a casing brake 16 For turning off the filled sausage strand is optionally a twisting unit 17, ie a linking gear provided, which is driven by a motor.
- a twisting unit 17 for turning off the filled sausage strand is optionally a twisting unit 17, ie a linking gear provided, which is driven by a motor.
- About the twisting the filling tube 8 can be rotated together with the shell mounted thereon about the center axis M of the sausage strand.
- the casing brake 16 shell eg intestine, ejected, whereby the filled sausage strand 7 is produced in a known manner.
- a coextrusion device for producing a filled sausage strand may also be provided.
- the device 100 for dividing the filled sausage strand into individual portions of a predetermined length L.
- This device is hereinafter in particular in connection with the Fig. 2 to 9 explained in more detail.
- a further transport device 14 for example in the form of opposite conveyor belts, may be provided, which receives the sausage portions and carries them on in the transport direction T.
- the device 100 can be controlled via a controller 15.
- the control device 15 can also be integrated in the filling machine 101, in particular in the control of the filling machine 101.
- the device 100 or the filling machine 101 has a display 18, in which, inter alia, certain adjustable parameters, such. B. the production capacity, trajectory, etc. are displayed.
- an input device 19 is provided, via which certain functions or parameters can be entered. In particular, the length and the caliber of the sausage portion to be produced can be input via the input device 19 and the display 18.
- a type of sausage casing can be entered, for example, whether it is a very sensitive sausage casing (eg natural gut, coextruded intestine) or an insensitive sausage casing (eg artificial intestine).
- the controller 15 can then control the device 100.
- Fig. 2 shows a plan view of a device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the device 100 for dividing the sausage strand 7 is arranged in the transport direction behind the filling tube 8, that in relation to the sausage strand 7 opposite compartment elements 3, 3 'can engage in the sausage strand 7, in order to either constrict this, ie sausage portions to produce are still connected to each other or to cut the sausage strand at certain points completely, so that individual sausages arise.
- the partition elements 3, 3 'along the in Fig. 2 shown, freely adjustable track are performed.
- the movement of the compartment elements 3, 3 ' is thus not limited to a single mechanically predetermined path.
- the web 9 is shown for simplicity only on one side of the device 100, wherein the compartment member 3 passes through a corresponding track 9 mirrored on the central axis M.
- two drives 10a ', 10b', 10a, 10b are provided on each side of the device.
- Drive 1 and drive 2 are driven independently via corresponding motors, not shown, in particular servomotors.
- the motors are controlled independently of each other via a controller 15.
- the drives 10a ', 10b' perpendicular to the in the Fig. 2 to 8 illustrated drive plane extending drive shafts (along the Z-axis).
- the actuators 10a ', 10b' are controlled so that they, as shown by the arrows, perform a reciprocating motion during the compartment operation.
- the reciprocating motion of the drives 10a ', 10b' or the drive shafts takes place in an angular range ⁇ 360 °, preferably ⁇ 200 °.
- a movement mechanism 12 is connected.
- the movement mechanism 12 comprises two drive members 1 a ', 1 b' which are each fixedly connected to a corresponding drive 10 a ', 10 b'. Therefore, when the drives 10a ', 10b' rotate about the respective axes A1 'and A2', the drive members 1a ', 1b' are moved accordingly.
- Corresponding coupling members 2a ', 2b' are pivotally connected to the respective drive links 1a ', 1b', ie, the coupling links 2a ', 2b' can move about the respective axes A5 'and A9' in the XY plane, the XY Plane is a plane containing either the central axis M of the filled sausage strand 7 or parallel to the central axis M.
- the two coupling members 2a ', 2b' are in turn rotatably connected to each other about the axis A7 'articulated.
- the compartment element 3 ' comprises a displacement carrier 4' and a displacement element 5 '.
- the compartment element, in particular the displacement carrier 4 ' according to the present invention with a the coupling members 2a ', 2b' connected.
- the compartment member 3 ' can be moved together with the movement of the coupling members.
- the compartment element 3 ' is arranged such that its orientation with respect to the sausage strand 7 always remains the same, i.
- the displacement elements 5 are aligned at a constant angle (in this case 90 °) to the central axis M.
- the movement mechanism may preferably have a parallelogram guide 13.
- the compartment element, preferably the displacer support 4 ' has a section, here e.g. Projection 20, in which it is also rotatably mounted about the axis A7 'and is rotatably connected to this axis with the coupling members 2a', 2b '.
- the parallelogram guide has the parallel crank 6a ', which is arranged parallel to one of the coupling members 2a' and is also articulated, i. about the axis A8 'rotatably, with the Abmaschinelement, here the displacer 4', is connected.
- Both the parallel crank 6a 'and the coupling member 2a' are also rotatably supported via the axes A6 'and A5' in the part 21 '.
- a straight line passing through the axes A6 'and A5' is parallel to an axis passing through the axes A8 'and A7'.
- the parallel crank 22 ' which runs parallel to the drive member 1a', rotatably supported about the axis A3 '.
- a straight line passing through the axes A3 'and A1' is parallel to a straight line passing through the axes A4 'and A5'.
- the parallel crank 22 ' is also rotatably mounted about the axis A4' in the part 21 '.
- the compartment element 3 'during movement on the web 9 maintain a constant alignment with the sausage strand 7.
- the arranged on the coupling member 2a 'compartment elements 3' thus moves together with the caused by the drives 10a ', 10b' movement of the coupling members 2a ', 2b' and retains its orientation on this path of movement.
- the parallelogram guide 13 is arranged on the considered in the transport direction second drive and coupling member.
- the first drive and coupling member shown in the transport direction T have the parallelogram.
- the opposite compartment elements 3, 3 'each have two drives 10a', 10b ', wherein at least one drive is coupled on one side with a respective drive on the other side.
- the drive 10a ' is coupled to the drive 10a, that is to say that the drives are driven by a common servomotor.
- the drive 10b is coupled to the drive 10b 'and is also driven by a common servomotor.
- the drives are not coupled diagonally to each other, but that those drives are coupled which are opposite, however, the moving mechanisms would then be arranged so that the actuators 10a and 10a 'and the actuators 10b and 10b' are respectively directly opposed and not diagonal as shown in the figures.
- the respective compartment element 3, 3 'along a desired path 9 are moved, the XY position of the Aberlements 3, 3' by a program in the controller 15, in the angular position of the drives or the associated servomotors, is converted.
- the movement mechanism according to the invention makes it possible that the partition elements 3, 3 'are not moved on a single prefabricated track, but that the movement of the respective compartment element 3, 3' in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction T, (ie in the Y direction ), regardless of a movement in one direction in the transport direction T (X direction) can be controlled and in particular that the speed of the respective partition elements 3, 3 'in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction T (Y direction) regardless of the speed of the Abteiletti 3 in the transport direction T (X direction) can be controlled.
- the path coordinates x, y of the web and the speed of the respective compartment elements 3, 3 'on different track sections depending on different parameters can be set, such as length of sausage portion, caliber of sausage portion, transport speed of the transported sausage strand in the transport direction or sausage shell variety.
- Fig. 2 the compartment elements 3, 3 'are shown in a position O, in which they engage in the sausage strand 7.
- the extent to which the compartment elements or the displacement elements 5 of the compartment elements are moved into the sausage strand in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction T depends on the sausage caliber (sausage diameter) and on the desired degree of constriction.
- the displacement elements 5 are preferably passed as close as possible to each other.
- the displacement elements can also be brought into the sausage strand so far that the sausage strand is severed to produce separate individual portions. Then a device, for example, subsequent transport device, such as bands 14 in Fig.1 keep the single sausage. How out Fig.
- the compartment element is guided on a section s in a direction that runs parallel to the central axis M of the sausage strand 7 via a corresponding control of the drives 10a ', b', 10a, b.
- This has the advantage that the sausage strand is then guided and held by the displacement elements 5 over this distance s.
- the distance s may be in a range of ⁇ 100 mm, preferably 5 to 100 mm.
- the dividing elements 3, 3 'or the displacer elements 5, 5' are moved out of the sausage strand 7 again, in which case a movement in the transport direction T with a movement perpendicular to the transport direction T is superimposed.
- the partition elements 3, 3 'then move from the point R on the closed path back to a point P, as well as out Fig. 4 evident. From the point P, the dividing elements 3, 3 'begin to move toward each other again, wherein the path and the speeds are designed such that the displacer elements 5 again engage in the sausage strand 7 when the produced sausage portion reaches a certain length L. Has.
- the web 9 is formed such that its extent in the transport direction is greater than perpendicular to the transport direction. This ensures that the compartment element can move in order to support the sausage portions.
- the sausage portion as from Fig. 1 shows, as long as possible to be passed to the next transport device 14.
- Fig. 5 shows the intermeshing displacement elements 5, 5 ', which engage in the sausage strand.
- Fig. 6 drive the displacement for supporting with the sausage strand in the transport direction T to the end of the distance s at the point K.
- the displacement begin, as in Fig. 7 is indicated to pull out of the sausage strand again, in which case the compartment elements 3, 3 'are guided back to the point P on the track.
- the path and speed of the compartment elements 3, 3 ' are, just as in the first exemplary embodiment, tuned so that after a certain portion length L, the compartment elements or displacement elements 5, 5' again engage in the sausage strand.
- Fig. 8 dashed lines different positions of the compartment elements are shown.
- Fig. 9 shows roughly schematically displacer 5, 5 ', which are movable towards each other, as shown by the arrows. Because the extent of movement of the displacement elements 5 is freely adjustable transversely to the transport direction T, it is possible to have only one size of To use displacement elements for all calibers.
- the displacement elements have for example a recess 11 which run from the front ends E of the displacement element 5 to a point P.
- the recess may for example be triangular, arcuate, etc.
- the distance h between the outermost corner points E of the displacer is in a range of 10 to 100 mm, preferably 10 to 50 mm.
- the displacer elements must be moved closer to each other until they come into engagement with the sausage strand, as with sausages with a larger caliber. Since the trajectory 9 is freely adjustable, no change parts, i. different displacement elements needed.
- certain parameters are input to the input device 19 prior to the start of production, in addition to further parameters which are not significant for this application.
- the length of the sausage portion, the caliber of the sausage portion and the sausage hull variety can be entered.
- the transport speed of the transported sausage strand in the transport direction T can also be entered or the speed is determined by other values from the controller of the filling machine and used to control the device.
- controller 15 by means of a program a specific train or retrieves a pre-stored path.
- the compartment elements are moved along a suitable path at appropriate speeds.
- the ideal shape of the web at the appropriate speeds was experimentally determined and / or calculated.
- the distance s or the distance from point P to point R ie the distance where the respective compartment element has a movement component in the transport direction, is determined as a function of the length of the sausage portion.
- the extent of the movement transversely to the transport direction T is caliber-dependent, for example.
- the speed at which the displacement elements 5 are introduced into the sausage strand depends on the type of sausage shell. For sensitive sausage casings a slow, gentle constriction occurs. The entire web can thus be adjusted product or intestinal dependent.
- the distance in which the sausages are guided - that is in contact with the compartment elements - is longer in comparison to insensitive sausage casings.
- the ride speed, ie the speed in the transport direction T, the compartment elements when they touch the sausage casing or are in engagement with the sausage strand 7, the speed of the sausage strand 7 in the transport direction T correspond. This is very gentle on the product.
- the displacement elements 5 can only extend beyond the sausage strand during their backward movement so far that, for example, management tasks can still be assumed.
- the twisting gear can be actuated via the motor, wherein the sausage strand 7 is rotated about its central axis M and then inserts a Abteilstelle at the displacement elements 5. Until the displacement elements move out of the sausage strand, the sausage strand is still guided by the displacement elements, after which the sausage portions are then transferred to a further conveying device 14 for onward transport.
- a Abteilstelle be created, the constriction (movement between the points P and O) and the Mitfahriolo in the transport direction (between points P and R) and also the decoupling operation (eg between points K and R) are controlled independently of each other so that the process can be optimally adapted to a specific product.
- the two compartment elements 3, 3 ' can also be driven independently of each other. This opens up the possibility, after the engagement of the displacement elements 5, 5 'to move them at different speeds in the transport direction T and to bring the displacement elements 5, 5' at a distance by this relative movement and thus to form a "braid".
- the device shown is also used for clip machines, being placed in the braid between the displacement elements of the clip.
- displacement elements are used, which for example in the middle of the prism still have a U-shaped recess 60, so that the intestine does not slip out, as in Fig. 10 is shown.
- the displacement elements as in Fig. 9 is shown having a recess 11 whose height h decreases from the front ends E up to a value w, where w is in a range of 2 to 8 mm and here the recess 60 connects to the recess 11.
- the length f is preferably in a range of 1 to 10 mm.
- This recess may also have, for example, a C-shaped or a V-shaped section such that the intestine can be held by the recess 60.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Abteilen eines von einer Füllmaschine erzeugten Wurststrangs.The invention relates to a method and a device for separating a sausage strand produced by a filling machine.
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Die bekannten Abteilvorrichtungen und -verfahren ermöglichen bislang keinen optimalen Abteilvorgang für unterschiedliche Wurstprodukte. Somit kann es immer wieder zu Wurstplatzern oder unförmigen Abteilstellen kommen. Bei Umstellung auf ein unterschiedliches Wurstkaliber bzw. eine unterschiedliche Wurstlänge, müssen die Anlagen mechanisch umgerüstet werden, was zeit- und kostenintensiv ist.The known compartment devices and methods have so far not enabled optimal compartmenting for different sausage products. Thus, it can come again and again to Wurstplatzern or shapeless Abteilstellen. When changing over to a different sausage caliber or a different sausage length, the systems must be converted mechanically, which is time consuming and costly.
Hiervon ausgehend liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum schonenden Abteilen eines von einer Füllmaschine erzeugten Wurststrangs bereitzustellen, die den Abteilvorgang ohne Umrüsten in flexibler Art und Weise an unterschiedliche Wurstprodukte anpassen können.Proceeding from this, the object of the present invention is to provide a method and a device for gently separating a sausage strand produced by a filling machine, which can adapt the dividing process to different sausage products in a flexible manner without retooling.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale der Ansprüche 1 und 8 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is solved by the features of
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es nun möglich, die Bewegung der Abteilelemente jeweils entlang einer frei einstellbaren Bahn zu steuern. Das bedeutet, dass nun nicht, wie im Stand der Technik, die Abteilelemente auf einer fest voreingestellten Bahn bewegt werden, sondern die Bewegungsbahn der Abteilelemente in Abhängigkeit bestimmter Parameter auf bestimmte Wurstprodukte eingestellt werden kann.According to the present invention, it is now possible to control the movement of the compartment elements each along a freely adjustable path. This means that not now, as in the prior art, the compartment elements are moved on a fixed preset path, but the trajectory of the compartment elements can be adjusted depending on certain parameters on certain sausage products.
Frei einstellbare Bahn bedeutet hier, dass ein Bewegungsmechanismus bzw. ein entsprechender Antrieb des Bewegungsmechanismus so von einer Steuerung angesteuert werden kann, dass eine gewünschte Bahn erzielt wird, ohne dass ein mechanisches Umrüsten notwendig ist. Somit entfällt gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ein aufwendiges Umrüsten der Abteileinrichtung bei unterschiedlichen Wurstkalibern oder unterschiedlichen Wursttypen. Die gesamte Bahn kann produkt- und darmabhängig eingestellt werden. Beispielsweise können empfindliche Därme anders behandelt werden als unempfindliche. Es entstehen insgesamt weniger Darmplatzer. Der Verfahrweg in eine Richtung quer zur Transportrichtung bei kleinen Kalibern ist anders als bei großen Kalibern. Insgesamt ergibt sich eine hohe Portionierleistung, da Kaliber- und Längen-abhängig optimiert gefahren werden kann.Freely adjustable track here means that a movement mechanism or a corresponding drive of the movement mechanism can be controlled by a controller so that a desired trajectory is achieved without a mechanical retooling is necessary. Thus, according to the present invention eliminates a complicated conversion of the compartment device with different sausage calibers or different sausage types. The entire path can be adjusted depending on the product and intestine. For example, sensitive intestines can be treated differently than insensitive ones. There are fewer intestinal bursts overall. The travel in a direction transverse to the transport direction for small calibers is different than for large calibers. Overall, a high Portionierleistung, since caliber and length-dependent can be driven optimized.
Es ist ganz besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die Bahnkoordinaten (X, Y Koordinaten der zweidimensionalen Bahn) sowie die Geschwindigkeit der jeweiligen Abteilelemente auf verschiedenen Bahnabschnitten in Abhängigkeit von zumindest einem der folgenden Parameter eingestellt werden:It is particularly advantageous if the path coordinates (X, Y coordinates of the two-dimensional path) as well as the speed of the respective partition elements are set on different track sections in dependence on at least one of the following parameters:
Länge der Wurstportion, Kaliber der Wurstportion, Transportgeschwindigkeit des transportierten Wurststrangs in Transportrichtung sowie Wursthüllensorte.Length of the sausage portion, caliber of the sausage portion, transport speed of the transported sausage strand in the direction of transport and type of sausage shell.
Mit einem solchen Verfahren ist es möglich, die Bewegung der jeweiligen Abteilelemente an die Länge und das Kaliber der Wurstportion anzupassen. Auch kann beispielsweise in Abhängigkeit der Wursthüllensorte ein langsames und schonendes Einschnüren oder aber ein schnelles Einschnüren erfolgen und zwar unabhängig von der Transportgeschwindigkeit des transportierten Wurststrangs oder der Geschwindigkeitskomponente der Abteilelementbewegung in Transportrichtung. Auch die Tiefe, d.h. wie weit die Abteilelemente in eine Richtung zur Mittelachse des Wurststrangs bewegt werden, kann eingestellt werden. Durch die flexible Bewegung quer zur Wurst sind daher unterschiedliche Restquerschnitte, d.h. Eintauchtiefen, einstellbar.With such a method it is possible to adapt the movement of the respective compartment elements to the length and the caliber of the sausage portion. Also, for example, depending on the type sausage slices a slow and gentle constriction or a quick constriction occur regardless of the transport speed of the transported sausage strand or the speed component of the Abteilelementbewegung in the transport direction. Also the depth, i. how far the compartment elements are moved in a direction to the center axis of the sausage strand, can be adjusted. Due to the flexible movement across the sausage are therefore different residual cross sections, i. Immersion depths, adjustable.
Es ist vorteilhaft, dass eine Bewegung des jeweiligen Abteilelements in eine Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung unabhängig von einer Bewegung in eine Richtung in Transportrichtung gesteuert wird und insbesondere, dass die Geschwindigkeit der jeweiligen Abteilelemente in einer Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung T unabhängig von der Geschwindigkeit der Abteilelemente in Transportrichtung gesteuert wird.It is advantageous that a movement of the respective compartment element in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction is controlled independently of a movement in one direction in the transport direction and in particular that the speed of the respective compartment elements in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction T is controlled independently of the speed of the compartment elements in the transport direction.
Somit können die Abteilelemente gezielt in bestimmte Positionen gebracht werden. Dabei versteht man unter Geschwindigkeit in Transportrichtung bzw. senkrecht in Transportrichtung auch Geschwindigkeitskomponenten, wenn die Bewegung in Transportrichtung bzw. senkrecht zur Transportrichtung überlagert sind.Thus, the compartment elements can be selectively brought into certain positions. In this context, speed in the transport direction or vertically in the transport direction is also understood to mean speed components when the movement is superimposed in the transport direction or perpendicular to the transport direction.
Es ist besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die Abteilelemente jeweils auf ihrer Bahn, während sie den Wurststrang berühren oder in den Wurststrang eingreifen, eine vorbestimmte Strecke s auf einem Bahnabschnitt bewegt werden, der parallel zur Mittelachse M des Wurststrangs verläuft und die vorbestimmte Strecke insbesondere in einem Bereich von 0 bis 100 mm liegt.It is particularly advantageous if the compartment elements in each case on their path, while touching the sausage strand or engage in the sausage strand, a predetermined distance s are moved on a path section which is parallel to the center axis M of the sausage strand and the predetermined distance, in particular in one area from 0 to 100 mm.
Anders als beim Stand der Technik ermöglicht die vorliegende Erfindung nun, dass die Abteilelemente parallel zum Wurststrang mit dem Wurststrang mitfahren, wobei die Länge dieser Strecke frei einstellbar ist. Im Stand der Technik gab es ausschließlich Bewegungen, wobei Bewegungskomponenten in Transportrichtung und senkrecht zur Transportrichtung überlagert waren. Ein entsprechendes Mitfahren bringt den Vorteil mit sich, dass insbesondere empfindliche Wursthüllen, wie Naturdärme, länger geführt werden können. Es ist auch möglich, dass die Abteilelemente nach dem Verdrängen so weit aus dem Wurststrang herausgefahren werden, dass sie nur noch Führungsaufgaben übernehmen können. Diese Führungsaufgaben können auch derart gestaltet sein, dass z.B. bei langen Portionen die Verdrängerelemente vor dem Abteilen nur bis zum Wurstkaliber oder geringfügig größer, d.h. der Außenseite des gefüllten Wurststrangs, geschlossen werden und damit die Wurstportion beim Mitfahren nur zentrisch getragen wird. Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung können somit die Abteilelemente weitere Funktionen, insbesondere eine Führungsfunktion einnehmen.Unlike the prior art, the present invention now allows the compartment elements to travel parallel to the sausage strand with the sausage strand, wherein the length of this route is freely adjustable. In the prior art, there were only movements, wherein movement components were superimposed in the transport direction and perpendicular to the transport direction. A corresponding ride brings the advantage that especially sensitive sausage casings, such as natural casings, can be performed longer. It is also possible that the compartment elements are driven out so far from the sausage strand after displacing that they can only take over management tasks. These management tasks may also be designed such that e.g. for long portions, the displacers before dividing only to the sausage caliber or slightly larger, i. the outside of the filled sausage strand, be closed and thus the sausage portion is only carried centric when driving. According to the present invention, the compartment elements can thus assume further functions, in particular a guiding function.
Dadurch, dass die Abteilelemente bei unterschiedlichen Kalibern unterschiedlich weit in den Wurststrang hineinbewegt werden können, ist nur eine Größe von Verdrängerelementen für alle Kaliber notwendig. Das bedeutet, dass kein Umrüsten bei unterschiedlichen Kalibern notwendig ist.Due to the fact that the compartment elements can be moved into the sausage skein at different calibers to different degrees, only one size of displacement elements is necessary for all calibers. This means that no retooling is necessary with different calibers.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ebenfalls vorteilhaft, dass der Eintauchweg der Abteilelemente eingestellt werden kann und zwar von der Wurstführung bis zum überlappenden Eintauchen der Abteilelemente, d.h. bis zum Durchtrennen der Portionen. Das bedeutet, dass sowohl zum Einschnüren, d.h. wenn die Wurstportionen noch miteinander verbunden sind, als auch zum vollständigen Durchtrennen die gleichen Abteilelemente für verschiedene Kaliber verwendet werden können.According to the present invention, it is also advantageous that the immersion path of the compartment elements can be adjusted from the sausage guide to the overlapping immersion of the compartment elements, ie, until the portions have been severed. This means that both for constricting, ie when the sausage portions are still connected to each other, as well as for complete cutting the same compartment elements for different calibers can be used.
Es ist ganz besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die Geschwindigkeit des jeweiligen Abteilelements in einer Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung des Wurststrangs, wenn sich das jeweilige Abteilelement von der Außenkontur des Wurststrangs in den Wurststrang hinein bewegt, sich von der Geschwindigkeit entgegen dieser Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung des Wurststrangs, wenn sich das jeweilige Abteilelement aus dem Wurststrang herausbewegt, unterscheidet. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, dass sich die Abteilelemente beim Einschnüren sehr langsam in die Transportrichtung bewegen, während sie sich sehr schnell aus dem Wurststrang herausbewegen können. Das ermöglicht den Vorteil, dass schonend abgeteilt wird und sich die Abteilelemente über eine lange Strecke zusammen mit der Wurstportion mitbewegen können, so dass die Wurst lange durch die Abteilelemente geführt werden kann und somit die Strecke, in der die Wurst bis zur nächsten Transporteinrichtung (beispielsweise bis zu nachfolgenden Transportbändern) nicht geführt ist, möglichst klein gehalten werden kann.It is particularly advantageous if the speed of the respective compartment element in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the sausage strand, when the respective compartment element moves from the outer contour of the sausage strand in the sausage strand, from the speed against this direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the sausage strand, if the respective compartment element moved out of the sausage strand, different. It is thus possible, for example, for the compartment elements to move very slowly in the transport direction during necking, while they can very quickly move out of the sausage strand. This allows the advantage that it is gently separated and the compartment elements can move along with the sausage portion over a long distance, so that the sausage can be performed long through the compartment elements and thus the distance in which the sausage to the next transport device (for example to subsequent conveyor belts) is not performed, can be kept as small as possible.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren durchlaufen die Abteilelemente auf ihrer Bahn zumindest folgende Schritte:
- a) Einschnürschritt, bei dem die Abteilelemente von einem Startpunkt aus aufeinander zu bewegt werden,
- b) Mitfahrschritt, bei dem die Abteilelemente jeweils in Transportrichtung mitbewegt werden,
- c) Auskoppelschritt, bei dem die Abteilelemente jeweils aus dem Wurststrang herausbewegt werden und
- d) Rückführschritt, in dem die Abteilelemente zum Startpunkt zurückgeführt werden.
- a) crimping step, in which the compartment elements are moved towards one another from a starting point,
- b) ride-on step, in which the compartment elements are respectively moved in the transport direction,
- c) decoupling step, in which the compartment elements are each moved out of the sausage strand and
- d) return step in which the compartment elements are returned to the starting point.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung kann hier die Länge des Mitfahrschritts frei eingestellt werden. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren können auch die Schritte a), b) bzw. b) und c) überlagert sein, d.h., dass während das Abteilelement sich in einer Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung bewegt, es gleichzeitig in Transportrichtung mitbewegt wird und während es ausgekoppelt wird, sich ebenfalls noch mit in Transportrichtung bewegt. Es ist auch möglich, dass Schritt c) und d) überlagert sind, wenn die Wurst oder Wurstkuppe dabei nicht berührt wird. Ein solches Verfahren, bei dem Länge und Geschwindigkeit des Schritts b) frei einstellbar sind, ermöglicht ein besonders schonendes Abteilen.According to the present invention, the length of the ride-through step can be set freely here. In the method according to the invention, the steps a), b) or b) and c) can also be superposed, ie, while the compartment element moves in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction, it is simultaneously moved in the transport direction and while it is being decoupled, also still moves in the transport direction. It is also possible that steps c) and d) are superimposed if the sausage or sausage dumpling is not touched. Such a method, in the length and speed of step b) are freely adjustable, allows a particularly gentle separation.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist zwei Abteilelemente auf, die auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten des in Transportrichtung geförderten Wurststrangs liegen. Die Bahn, auf der die Abteilelemente bewegt werden, ist frei einstellbar. Dabei umfasst die Vorrichtung zwei unabhängig voneinander ansteuerbare Antriebe pro Abteilelement, d.h. pro Seite. Ferner ist ein Bewegungsmechanismus vorgesehen, der mit den beiden Antrieben und dem jeweiligen Abteilelement verbunden ist, wobei der Bewegungsmechanismus derart ausgebildet ist, dass die jeweiligen Abteilelemente entlang der frei einstellbaren Bahn bewegbar sind.The device according to the invention has two compartment elements, which lie on opposite sides of the conveyed in the transport direction sausage strand. The path on which the compartment elements are moved is freely adjustable. In this case, the device comprises two independently controllable drives per compartment element, ie per page. Further, a moving mechanism provided, which is connected to the two drives and the respective Abteilelement, wherein the movement mechanism is designed such that the respective Abteilelemente are movable along the freely adjustable path.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfasst der jeweilige Bewegungsmechanismus zwei Antriebsglieder, die jeweils mit einem der beiden Antriebe verbunden sind sowie zwei Kopplungsglieder, die gelenkig mit den Antriebgliedern verbunden sind, wobei auch die Kopplungsglieder miteinander gelenkig verbunden sind und das entsprechende Abteilelement an mindestens einem Kopplungsglied angeordnet ist. Ein solcher Mechanismus erlaubt über die Bewegungsrichtung der Antriebe sowie den Drehwinkel der Antriebe jede beliebige Bewegung, d.h. in Transportrichtung, senkrecht zur Transportrichtung und auch überlagerte Bewegungen.According to a preferred embodiment, the respective movement mechanism comprises two drive members, which are each connected to one of the two drives and two coupling members which are hingedly connected to the drive members, wherein the coupling members are hinged together and the corresponding compartment member is arranged on at least one coupling member , Such a mechanism allows, via the direction of movement of the drives and the angle of rotation of the drives, any movement, e.g. in the transport direction, perpendicular to the transport direction and also superimposed movements.
Es ist ganz besonders vorteilhaft, wenn der Bewegungsmechanismus eine Parallelogrammführung umfasst, derart, dass das jeweilige Abteilelement bei der Bewegung auf der Bahn eine gleichbleibende Ausrichtung zum Wurststrang beibehält. Insbesondere soll das am Kopplungsglied befestigte Abteilelement bei Bewegung entlang einer Bahn des Kopplungsgliedes eine gleichbleibende Ausrichtung zum Wurststrang beibehalten. Somit kann sichergestellt werden, dass die Abteilelemente, während sie mit dem Wurststrang in Kontakt sind, stets korrekt ausgerichtet bleiben.It is particularly advantageous if the movement mechanism comprises a parallelogram guide, such that the respective compartment element maintains a constant alignment with the sausage strand when moving on the web. In particular, the partition element attached to the coupling element should maintain a constant alignment with the sausage strand when moving along a path of the coupling element. Thus, it can be ensured that the compartment elements, while they are in contact with the sausage strand, always remain correctly aligned.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung bewegen sich die Antriebe, (d.h. die Antriebswellen, die senkrecht zu einer Ebene, die die Bahn enthält, gerichtet sind, bei der Bewegung der Abteilelemente auf ihrer Bahn) hin und her. Das heißt, die Antriebe führen eine "schwingende" Hin- und Herbewegung aus und werden zu jedem Zeitpunkt angesteuert, abhängig vom Bahnverlauf. Das bedeutet, dass anders als bei bisherigen Antrieben, die Antriebe keine kontinuierliche Drehbewegung in einer Richtung durchführen sondern Hin- und Herdrehbewegungen in einem Winkelbereich < 360°, vorzugsweise in einem Bereich < 200° ausführen.According to the present invention, the drives, (i.e., the drive shafts, which are directed perpendicular to a plane containing the track, move back and forth as the partition elements move on their track). That is, the drives perform a "swinging" back and forth motion and are driven at any time, depending on the trajectory. This means that, unlike in previous drives, the drives do not perform a continuous rotational movement in one direction but perform reciprocating movements in an angular range <360 °, preferably in a range <200 °.
Die Vorrichtung umfasst eine Steuerung, die die Bahnkoordinaten (X, Y) in Winkelpositionen der Antriebe umrechnet. Dies ist mit einem entsprechenden Programm, bei bekannten Abmessungen des Bewegungsmechanismus, möglich.The device comprises a controller which converts the path coordinates (X, Y) into angular positions of the drives. This is possible with a corresponding program, with known dimensions of the movement mechanism.
Die gegenüberliegenden Abteilelemente weisen jeweils zwei Antriebe auf, wobei mindestens ein Antrieb eines Abteilelementes mit jeweils einem Antrieb des anderen Abteilelementes gekoppelt ist. Dies bringt den Vorteil mit sich, dass dann insgesamt nicht vier sondern nur zwei Servomotoren notwendig sind, da die im Hinblick auf den Wurststrang gegenüberliegenden Abteilelemente den gleichen Bewegungsablauf aufweisen. Der entsprechende andere Antrieb eines jeden Abteilelements kann dann wiederum mit dem zweiten Antrieb des gegenüberliegenden Abteilelementes gekoppelt sein.The opposite compartment elements each have two drives, wherein at least one drive of a compartment element is coupled to a respective drive of the other compartment element. This has the advantage that then not four but only two servomotors are necessary because the opposite with respect to the sausage strand compartment elements have the same sequence of movements. The corresponding other drive one each compartment element can in turn be coupled to the second drive of the opposite compartment element.
Vorteilhafterweise umfasst eine Füllmaschine die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und weist eine Eingabeeinrichtung auf, in der Länge und Kaliber der Wurstportion eingegeben werden kann und zusätzlich vorteilhafterweise auch die Wursthüllensorte, wie beispielsweise Naturdarm oder Kunstdarm oder aber z.B. unempfindlicher oder empfindlicher Darm. Die Bewegung der Abteilelemente kann dann entsprechend von der Steuerung gesteuert werden. Die entsprechenden Bahnen bzw. Abschnittgeschwindigkeiten wurden dabei vorab in der Steuerung abgelegt, wobei einzelne Parameter noch verändert werden können.Advantageously, a filling machine comprises the device according to the invention and has an input device, in the length and caliber of the sausage portion can be entered and additionally advantageously also the sausage casing variety, such as natural or artificial gut or, for example. insensitive or sensitive intestine. The movement of the compartment elements can then be controlled accordingly by the controller. The corresponding paths or section speeds were stored in advance in the control, wherein individual parameters can still be changed.
Es ist auch möglich, dass die Abteilelemente unabhängig voneinander antreibbar sind. Diese Ausführungsform ist insbesondere geeignet, wenn die Abteilelemente so weit aufeinander zu bewegt werden, dass ein sogenannter Wurstzopf verbleibt und die Verdrängerelemente derart ausgebildet sind, dass der Wurstzopf in der Aussparung gehalten wird und nicht herausrutscht. Dann kann bei dem Mitfahrschritt ein Verdrängerelement schneller laufen als das andere, nämlich das in Transportrichtung T vorlaufende Verdrängerelement. Somit kann diese Vorrichtung auch für eine Verwendung zusammen mit einer Clipmaschine genutzt werden, die einen Clip in den Wurstzopf zwischen den Verdrängerelementen setzt.It is also possible that the compartment elements are independently drivable. This embodiment is particularly suitable if the compartment elements are moved toward each other so far that a so-called sausage braid remains and the displacement elements are designed such that the sausage braid is held in the recess and does not slip out. Then, in the ride-a step displacer run faster than the other, namely the leading in the transport direction T displacement. Thus, this device can also be used for use together with a clip machine that places a clip in the Wurstzopf between the displacement elements.
Die Erfindung wird nun unter Bezugnahme der folgenden Figuren näher erläutert:
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- zeigt grob schematisch eine Füllmaschine gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung.
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- zeigt schematisch eine Aufsicht auf eine Vorrichtung zum Abteilen gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung mit kurzem Mitfahrweg für kurze und lange Portionen in einer ersten Position.
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Fig. 2 und3 gezeigte Vorrichtung in einer dritten Position. - Fig. 5
- zeigt schematisch eine Aufsicht auf die Vorrichtung zum Abteilen mit langem Mitfahrweg für empfindliche Würste in einer ersten Position.
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- zeigt eine grob schematische Seitenansicht von zwei gegenüberliegenden Verdrängerelementen gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung.
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- zeigt eine grob schematische Seitenansicht von zwei gegenüberliegenden Verdrängerelementen gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.
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- shows a rough schematic of a filling machine according to the present invention.
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- Fig. 2 shows schematically a top view of a short-throw and short-portion carry-along apparatus according to the present invention in a first position.
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Fig. 2 shown device in a second position. - Fig. 4
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Fig. 2 and3 shown device in a third position. - Fig. 5
- shows schematically a plan view of the device for long-distance driving for sensitive sausages in a first position.
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- shows a rough schematic side view of two opposite displacement elements according to the present invention.
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Unmittelbar hinter dem Füllrohr befindet sich die Vorrichtung 100 zum Abteilen des gefüllten Wurststrangs in Einzelportionen einer vorbestimmten Länge L. Diese Vorrichtung wird nachfolgend insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit den
Im Anschluss an die Vorrichtung 100 kann eine weitere Transportvorrichtung 14, beispielsweise in Form von gegenüberliegenden Transportbändern, vorgesehen sein, die die Wurstportionen aufnimmt und in Transportrichtung T weiterbefördert. Die Vorrichtung 100 kann über eine Steuerung 15 angesteuert werden. Die Steuereinrichtung 15 kann dabei auch in der Füllmaschine 101 integriert sein, insbesondere in der Steuerung der Füllmaschine 101. Die Vorrichtung 100 oder aber die Füllmaschine 101 weist eine Anzeige 18 auf, in der unter anderem bestimmte einstellbare Parameter, wie z. B. die Produktionsleistung, Bahnverlauf etc. angezeigt werden. Weiter ist eine Eingabeeinrichtung 19 vorgesehen, über die bestimmte Funktionen oder Parameter eingegeben werden können. Insbesondere kann über die Eingabeeinrichtung 19 und die Anzeige 18 die Länge und das Kaliber der zu erzeugenden Wurstportion eingegeben werden. Außerdem kann eine Wursthüllensorte eingegeben werden, beispielsweise ob es sich um eine sehr empfindliche Wursthülle (z.B. Naturdarm, coextrudierter Darm) oder um eine unempfindliche Wursthülle (z.B. Kunstdarm) handelt. Entsprechend dieser eingegebenen Parameter kann dann die Steuerung 15 die Vorrichtung 100 ansteuern.Subsequent to the
In der Vorrichtung 100 können die Abteilelemente 3, 3' entlang der in
Die Funktionsweise der Antriebe und des Bewegungsmechanismus wird der Einfachheit halber unter Bezugnahme des in den Figuren gezeigten unteren Teils der Vorrichtung 100 erläutert, gilt aber entsprechend für den oberen Teil. Antrieb 1 und Antrieb 2 werden über entsprechende nicht dargestellte Motoren, insbesondere Servomotoren, unabhängig voneinander angetrieben. Die Motoren werden dabei unabhängig voneinander über eine Steuerung 15 angesteuert. Die Antriebe 10a', 10b' umfassen senkrecht zur in den
Ganz besonders vorteilhaft ist das Abteilelement 3' derart angeordnet, dass seine Ausrichtung in Bezug auf den Wurststrang 7 stets gleich bleibt, d.h. hier beispielsweise, dass die Verdrängerelemente 5 unter einem konstanten Winkel (hier 90°) zur Mittelachse M ausgerichtet sind. Dazu kann der Bewegungsmechanismus vorzugsweise eine Parallelogrammführung 13 aufweisen. Das Abteilelement, vorzugsweise der Verdrängerträger 4', weist dabei einen Abschnitt, hier z.B. Vorsprung 20 auf, in dem er ebenfalls drehbar um die Achse A7' gelagert ist und um diese Achse drehbar mit den Kopplungsgliedern 2a', 2b' verbunden ist. Schließlich weist die Parallelogrammführung die Parallelkurbel 6a' auf, die parallel zu einem der Kopplungsglieder 2a' angeordnet ist und ebenfalls gelenkig, d.h. um die Achse A8' drehbar, mit dem Abteilelement, hier dem Verdrängerträger 4', verbunden ist. Sowohl die Parallelkurbel 6a' als auch das Kopplungsglied 2a' sind ebenfalls drehbar über die Achsen A6' und A5' in dem Teil 21' gelagert. Eine Gerade, die durch die Achsen A6' und A5' verläuft, ist parallel zu einer Achse, die durch die Achsen A8' und A7' verläuft. Darüber hinaus ist die Parallelkurbel 22', die parallel zu dem Antriebsglied 1a' verläuft, drehbar um die Achse A3' gelagert. Dabei ist eine Gerade, die durch die Achsen A3' und A1' verläuft, parallel zu einer Geraden, die durch die Achsen A4' und A5' läuft. Die Parallelkurbel 22' ist ebenfalls um die Achse A4' drehbar bzw. gelenkig in dem Teil 21' befestigt. Somit kann das Abteilelement 3' bei der Bewegung auf der Bahn 9 eine gleichbleibende Ausrichtung zum Wurststrang 7 beibehalten. Das am Kopplungsglied 2a' angeordnete Abteilelemente 3' bewegt sich somit zusammen mit der durch die Antriebe 10a', 10b' hervorgerufene Bewegung der Kopplungsglieder 2a', 2b' mit und behält auf dieser Bewegungsbahn seine Ausrichtung.Most advantageously, the
Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Parallelogrammführung 13 an dem in Transportrichtung betrachteten zweiten Antriebs- und Kopplungsglied angeordnet. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, dass das in Transportrichtung T gezeigte erste Antriebs- und Kopplungsglied die Parallelogrammführung aufweisen.In this embodiment, the
Die gegenüberliegenden Abteilelemente 3, 3' weisen jeweils zwei Antriebe 10a', 10b' auf, wobei mindestens ein Antrieb auf einer Seite mit jeweils einem Antrieb auf der anderen Seite gekoppelt ist. Bei dem in
Durch das gezielte Ansteuern der Antriebe kann das jeweilige Abteilelement 3, 3' entlang einer gewünschten Bahn 9 bewegt werden, wobei die X-Y-Position des Abteilelements 3, 3' von einem Programm, in der Steuerung 15, in die Winkelposition der Antriebe bzw. der dazugehörigen Servomotoren, umgerechnet wird. Das bedeutet, dass der erfindungsgemäße Bewegungsmechanismus ermöglicht, dass die Abteilelemente 3, 3' nicht auf einer einzigen vorgefertigten Bahn bewegt werden, sondern dass die Bewegung des jeweiligen Abteilelements 3, 3' in eine Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung T, (d.h. in Y-Richtung), unabhängig von einer Bewegung in eine Richtung in Transportrichtung T (X-Richtung) gesteuert werden kann und insbesondere, dass die Geschwindigkeit der jeweiligen Abteilelemente 3, 3' in einer Richtung senkrecht zur Transportrichtung T (Y-Richtung) unabhängig von der Geschwindigkeit der Abteilelemente 3 in Transportrichtung T (X-Richtung) gesteuert werden kann.By selectively controlling the drives, the
Dabei können die Bahnkoordinaten x,y von der Bahn sowie die Geschwindigkeit der jeweiligen Abteilelemente 3, 3' auf verschiedenen Bahnabschnitten in Abhängigkeit von unterschiedlichen Parametern eingestellt werden, wie beispielsweise Länge der Wurstportion, Kaliber der Wurstportion, Transportgeschwindigkeit des transportierten Wurststrangs in Transportrichtung oder Wursthüllensorte.In this case, the path coordinates x, y of the web and the speed of the
In
Vorteilhafterweise ist die Bahn 9 derart ausgebildet, dass ihre Erstreckung in Transportrichtung größer ist als senkrecht zur Transportrichtung. Somit ist sichergestellt, dass sich zum Stützen der Wurstportionen das Abteilelement mitbewegen kann. Somit kann die Wurstportion, wie aus
Im Zusammenhang mit den
Werden kleine Wurstkaliber abgeteilt, müssen die Verdrängerelemente weiter aufeinander zu bewegt werden, bis sie in Eingriff mit dem Wurstrang kommen, als bei Würsten mit größerem Kaliber. Da die Bewegungsbahn 9 frei einstellbar ist, werden hier keine Wechselteile, d.h. unterschiedliche Verdrängerelemente, benötigt.If small sausage calibers are divided, the displacer elements must be moved closer to each other until they come into engagement with the sausage strand, as with sausages with a larger caliber. Since the
Nachfolgend wird ein mögliches Verfahren anhand der
Wie zuvor beschrieben, werden vor Herstellungsbeginn in die Eingabeeinrichtung 19 neben weiteren, für diese Anmeldung jedoch nicht erheblichen Parametern, bestimmte Parameter eingegeben. Insbesondere kann die Länge der Wurstportion, das Kaliber der Wurstportion und die Wursthüllensorte eingegeben werden. Weiter kann auch die Transportgeschwindigkeit des transportierten Wurststrangs in Transportrichtung T eingegeben werden oder die Geschwindigkeit wird über andere Werte von der Steuerung der Füllmaschine ermittelt und für die Ansteuerung der Vorrichtung verwendet.As described above, certain parameters are input to the
In Abhängigkeit dieser Parameter berechnet z.B. die Steuerung 15 anhand eines Programms eine bestimmte Bahn oder ruft eine vorab abgespeicherte Bahn ab.Depending on these parameters, e.g. the
Anhand dieser Parameter werden also die Abteilelemente entlang einer passenden Bahn mit entsprechenden Geschwindigkeiten bewegt. Die ideale Form der Bahn mit den entsprechenden Geschwindigkeiten wurde experimentell bestimmt und / oder berechnet. Beispielsweise wird die Strecke s oder der Abstand von Punkt P zu Punkt R, d.h. die Strecke wo das jeweilige Abteilelement eine Bewegungskomponente in Transportrichtung aufweist, in Abhängigkeit der Länge der Wurstportion festgelegt. Das Ausmaß der Bewegung quer zur Transportrichtung T ist beispielsweise kaliberabhängig. Die Geschwindigkeit, wie schnell die Verdrängerelemente 5 in den Wurststrang eingeführt werden, hängt von der Wursthüllensorte ab. Bei empfindlichen Wursthüllen erfolgt ein langsames, schonendes Einschnüren. Die gesamte Bahn kann also Produkt- oder auch Darmabhängig eingestellt werden. Bei empfindlichen Naturdärmen ist es auch vorteilhaft, wenn die Strecke, in der die Würste geführt werden - also in Kontakt mit den Abteilelementen sind , im Vergleich zu unempfindlichen Wursthüllen länger ist. Die Mitfahrgeschwindigkeit, d.h. die Geschwindigkeit in Transportrichtung T, der Abteilelemente, wenn sie die Wursthülle berühren oder in Eingriff mit dem Wurststrang 7 sind, kann der Geschwindigkeit des Wurststrangs 7 in Transportrichtung T entsprechen. Dies ist sehr produktschonend. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, die Abteilelemente langsamer als den Wurstrang zu bewegen, wobei dann der gefüllte Wurststrang aufgestaut werden kann oder aber schneller zum Dehnen der Abteilstelle. Optional können die Verdrängerelemente 5 bei ihrer Rückwärtsbewegung vom Wurststrang hinaus nur so weit herausfahren, dass z.B. noch Führungsaufgaben übernommen werden können. Diese Führungsaufgaben können auch derart gestaltet sein, dass z.B. bei langen Portionen die Verdrängerelemente nur bis zum Wurstkaliber oder geringfügig größer geschlossen werden und damit die Wurstportion beim Mitfahren nur zentrisch getragen werden. Durch die flexible Bewegung der Abteilelemente quer zur Wurst sind unterschiedliche Restquerschnitte (Eintauchtiefen) einstellbar.Based on these parameters, therefore, the compartment elements are moved along a suitable path at appropriate speeds. The ideal shape of the web at the appropriate speeds was experimentally determined and / or calculated. For example, the distance s or the distance from point P to point R, ie the distance where the respective compartment element has a movement component in the transport direction, is determined as a function of the length of the sausage portion. The extent of the movement transversely to the transport direction T is caliber-dependent, for example. The speed at which the
Wenn die Verdrängerelemente 5, 5' ausreichend tief in den Wurststrang 7 eingeführt wurden, wie beispielsweise in
Bei der vorliegenden Erfindung kann eine Abteilstelle erzeugt werden, wobei der Einschnürvorgang (Bewegung zwischen den Punkten P und O) und die Mitfahrbewegung in Transportrichtung (zwischen Punkten P und R) sowie auch der Auskoppelvorgang (z.B. zwischen Punkten K und R) voneinander unabhängig gesteuert werden können, so dass der Prozess optimal an ein bestimmtes Produkt angepasst werden kann.In the present invention, a Abteilstelle be created, the constriction (movement between the points P and O) and the Mitfahrbewegung in the transport direction (between points P and R) and also the decoupling operation (eg between points K and R) are controlled independently of each other so that the process can be optimally adapted to a specific product.
Die beiden Abteilelemente 3, 3' können auch unabhängig voneinander angetrieben werden. Das eröffnet die Möglichkeit, nach dem Eingriff der Verdrängerelemente 5, 5' diese unterschiedlich schnell in Transportrichtung T zu bewegen und durch diese Relativbewegung die Verdrängerelemente 5, 5' auf Abstand zu bringen und damit einen "Zopf" zu bilden. Damit ist die gezeigte Vorrichtung auch für Clipmaschinen zu nutzen, wobei in den Zopf zwischen den Verdrängerelementen der Clip gesetzt wird. Vorteilhafterweise werden dann Verdrängerelemente verwendet, die z.B. in der Mitte des Prismas noch eine U-förmige Aussparung 60 aufweisen, damit der Darm nicht herausrutscht, wie in
Das heißt, dass die Verdrängerelemente, wie in
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wobei die Länge des Mitfahrschritts einstellbar ist.
wherein the length of the ride-in step is adjustable.
zwei Abteilelementen (3, 3'), die auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten des in Transportrichtung (T) geförderten Wurststrangs (7) liegen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bahn (9), auf der die Abteilelemente (3, 3') bewegt werden, frei einstellbar ist.Apparatus for carrying out the method according to at least one of claims 1 to 7 with
two compartment elements (3, 3 '), which lie on opposite sides of the conveyed in the transport direction (T) sausage strand (7), characterized in that the web (9) on which the compartment elements (3, 3') are moved, free is adjustable.
Antriebe pro Abteilelement (3, 3') aufweist und jeweils einen Bewegungsmechanismus (12,12'), der mit den beiden Antrieben (10a,b, 10a',b') und dem jeweiligen Abteilelement (3) verbunden ist, so dass die jeweiligen Abteilelemente (3, 3') entlang der frei einstellbaren Bahn (9) bewegbar sind.Device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the device can be controlled independently of one another
Actuators per compartment element (3, 3 ') and in each case a movement mechanism (12,12') which is connected to the two drives (10a, b, 10a ', b') and the respective compartment element (3), so that the respective compartment elements (3, 3 ') along the freely adjustable track (9) are movable.
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